Empowering your drive for a degree.
Northeastern University offers a top-tier educational experience and dedicated support services to help military-affiliated students achieve their educational and career goals.
Find comprehensive resources to feel at ease in your program and to pursue your professional passion, wherever they lead you.
Dolce Center for the Advancement of Veterans and Servicemembers (CAVS)
Established in 2015, Northeastern’s Dolce Center for the Advancement of Veterans and
Servicemembers (CAVS) is prepared to support military learners throughout their Northeastern experience.
Fund Your Education
Northeastern is proud to help bring military students closer to their degree through meaningful financial support mechanisms, including the Yellow Ribbon Program, Tuition Assistance (TA) matching & special tuition rates.
“I never thought I’d be a TA… I wanted to come in and help. … I like helping, I like teaching –– it’s just what I’ve done for so long”.
Dennis Hernandez, US Army
MS Computer Science ‘25
Flexible, in-demand degree programs
We can help you identify the Residential Undergraduate, Bachelor’s Completion, Graduate or Doctorate program that best aligns with your interests. Pursue your degree in-person at one of our 13 global campuses, fully online, or in a hybrid of both.
“Coming to Northeastern was a no-brainer,” says Nelson. “The assistance to veterans, both financial and in terms of services, is remarkable.”
Sarah Nelson, US NavyMS
Extend your education beyond the classroom with Northeastern’s renowned model of experiential learning.
- Experiential Network (XN)Leading businesses can join our Experiential Network and collaborate with Northeastern students to tackle specific, real-world business challenges facing their organization.
- Co-op OpportunitiesGet connected with industry-leading companies for periods of full-time work, allowing you to build your resumé, your network, and your understanding of where your new skills can take you.
- ResearchEngage in discovery and work alongside experts in the field at 50-plus world-renowned research centers, helping solve critical issues in areas like health, security, climate change, and more.
- In-Class Case StudiesLearn from expert faculty members capable of seamlessly integrating today’s most pressing business questions into your next class discussion or assignment.
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Employer partners
Past co-op experiences for military students have included
I’ve had so many cool opportunities come to me. I’ve met veterans from all over…
Michael Lennon, US Air Force
MS Resilience Studies ‘25
Join Northeastern’s thriving military-affiliated community
Student Veterans Organization
A trusted social and professional network of veterans with a wealth of peer-to-peer resources
Mentorship
Join the Dolce CAVS Mentor Program or tap into the greater Northeastern network for guidance and advice
Professors & Staff
Connect with faculty and staff who are veterans themselves, plus dedicated career advisors for military students
“The better I can train, inform, and educate the future, to me, that’s where I have the biggest responsibility and the biggest potential impact.”
Dr. Darin Detwiler, US Navy
Associate Teaching Professor, College of Professional Studies
A proud history of serving those who’ve served
The United States government first implements a Student Army Training Corps program at Northeastern.
“It’s so awesome to have found that community here”.
Christian Etherton, US Army
BS Industrial Engineering ‘22
